HLTA

Due to success and additional demand here at Northampton International Academy, we are looking for three Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our hard working, diverse and dedicated team.

 We have vacancies in EYFS, KS1 and KS2

These are crucial roles to ensure students can access learning, fulfil their potential, and take part in all aspects of school life

Are you an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant or an aspiring HLTA who is passionate about supporting the progress, outcomes and well-being of students? Do you want to be supported in your career development?

In your role as HLTA you will assist in every aspect of Northampton International Academy. Not only will you will work alongside students to ensure they are supported in their learning, personal development and beyond, but you will also be encouraged to bring your flair and enthusiasm to their learning as you plan and deliver your own suite of activities, lessons and interventions.

The successful candidate will:

• Be flexible, dedicated and passionate about supporting and delivering learning to enable students to progress, become independent learners and make at least expected progress.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and share the school’s mission and ethos.

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility. 

We maintain a broad and balanced curriculum, with all learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13.  This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system. 

By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

·        Continuous professional development and training opportunities

·        Dedicated support from our school improvement team

·        Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools

·        A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation

·        A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

·        Childcare vouchers scheme

·        A corporate eye care plan

·        Flu jabs for all staff

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        State of the art Fitness suite

·        Headspace

 For more information please contact Hannah Owen on 01604 212811 or recruitment@emat.uk

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.